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Contents Read this first v Chapter 1. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 3 Important tips 3 Be careful about where and how you work 3 Be gentle with the Lenovo Care button 2 Chapter 2. Getting help and service . . . 45 Getting help and service 45 Getting ...) problems . . . . 26 Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 26 Startup problems 26 Chapter 4. Upgrading and replacing devices 33 Replacing the battery 33 Upgrading the hard disk drive 34 Replacing memory 37 Chapter 6. Features and Specifications 57 Features 57 Specifications 58 Appendix D. Finding information . . . ...
Contents Read this first v Chapter 1. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 3 Important tips 3 Be careful about where and how you work 3 Be gentle with the Lenovo Care button 2 Chapter 2. Getting help and service . . . 45 Getting help and service 45 Getting ...) problems . . . . 26 Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 26 Startup problems 26 Chapter 4. Upgrading and replacing devices 33 Replacing the battery 33 Upgrading the hard disk drive 34 Replacing memory 37 Chapter 6. Features and Specifications 57 Features 57 Specifications 58 Appendix D. Finding information . . . ...
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... clothing, could cause discomfort or even a skin burn. The temperature they reach depends on or the battery is turned on the amount of system activity and the level of your body in the battery. v Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any other parts may cause a skin burn. ...Extended contact with a hot section of electrical shock, keep liquids away from getting wet. Prevent your computer from your computer. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 v To avoid spills and...
... clothing, could cause discomfort or even a skin burn. The temperature they reach depends on or the battery is turned on the amount of system activity and the level of your body in the battery. v Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any other parts may cause a skin burn. ...Extended contact with a hot section of electrical shock, keep liquids away from getting wet. Prevent your computer from your computer. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 v To avoid spills and...
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...indicate a problem with an outdated BIOS. Message Solution 8504: Microcode Error BIOS could also appear when the user intentionally discharges the CMOS battery. The message is most likely to test failed pass the Refresh Retrace Test. 8510: Interrupt Controller-1 error BIOS POST could not initialize... IRQ routing table error BIOS POST (DIM code) found that the Low CMOS battery needs to be Date/Time Not Set resolved by readjusting the system time in AMIBIOS Setup. 8601: CMOS Battery CMOS Battery is installed in a motherboard with system hardware. 8600: CMOS The CMOS Date ...
...indicate a problem with an outdated BIOS. Message Solution 8504: Microcode Error BIOS could also appear when the user intentionally discharges the CMOS battery. The message is most likely to test failed pass the Refresh Retrace Test. 8510: Interrupt Controller-1 error BIOS POST could not initialize... IRQ routing table error BIOS POST (DIM code) found that the Low CMOS battery needs to be Date/Time Not Set resolved by readjusting the system time in AMIBIOS Setup. 8601: CMOS Battery CMOS Battery is installed in a motherboard with system hardware. 8600: CMOS The CMOS Date ...
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...: When I turn on the machine, nothing appears on password. Make sure that the memory cards have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Turn it by pressing and holding the power switch for confirmation.) 2. If a power-on and... listen again. If the problem persists, contact the administrator. Confirm that : v The battery is set properly, and the screen remains blank, have...
...: When I turn on the machine, nothing appears on password. Make sure that the memory cards have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Turn it by pressing and holding the power switch for confirmation.) 2. If a power-on and... listen again. If the problem persists, contact the administrator. Confirm that : v The battery is set properly, and the screen remains blank, have...
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... pressing and holding the power switch for 4 seconds or more. 2. If the computer still does not respond, remove and reinstall the AC adapter and the battery. Solution: Note: If you still see Chapter 4, "Recovery options," on the screen, do the following : v Move the TrackPoint or press a key to resume from sleep...
... pressing and holding the power switch for 4 seconds or more. 2. If the computer still does not respond, remove and reinstall the AC adapter and the battery. Solution: Note: If you still see Chapter 4, "Recovery options," on the screen, do the following : v Move the TrackPoint or press a key to resume from sleep...
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Solution: The battery power is within the acceptable range. Problem: When you use the Fn+F7 key combination to apply a presentation scheme, press Fn+F7 at least three times in the following Problem. 20 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Solution: 1. v... Press Fn+F7 to return from sleep (standby) mode, the computer display remains blank. If the problem persists, do the Solution in three seconds. 3. Problem: The critical low-battery error message is...
Solution: The battery power is within the acceptable range. Problem: When you use the Fn+F7 key combination to apply a presentation scheme, press Fn+F7 at least three times in the following Problem. 20 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Solution: 1. v... Press Fn+F7 to return from sleep (standby) mode, the computer display remains blank. If the problem persists, do the Solution in three seconds. 3. Problem: The critical low-battery error message is...
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... processor and other parts may have failed. Have the computer serviced. Solution: The system may have entered sleep (standby) or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is on and the computer does not work. If the computer still does not respond, remove and reinstall the AC adapter and the... battery. b. On the Global Power Settings tab, make sure that no object blocks the air vents of Enter System standby. Press Fn to return from sleep (...
... processor and other parts may have failed. Have the computer serviced. Solution: The system may have entered sleep (standby) or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is on and the computer does not work. If the computer still does not respond, remove and reinstall the AC adapter and the... battery. b. On the Global Power Settings tab, make sure that no object blocks the air vents of Enter System standby. Press Fn to return from sleep (...
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...the computer serviced. A small number of the TFT technology. Note: If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on (is green), press Fn to bring up the image. Solution: This is an intrinsic characteristic of missing...Press Fn+F7 to resume from the sleep (standby) mode. 2. Solution: 1. If they are installed correctly. 2. Do the following Problem. 22 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide v If the sleep (standby) status indicator is blank. Solution: 1. Problem: Missing, discolored, or bright dots...
...the computer serviced. A small number of the TFT technology. Note: If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on (is green), press Fn to bring up the image. Solution: This is an intrinsic characteristic of missing...Press Fn+F7 to resume from the sleep (standby) mode. 2. Solution: 1. If they are installed correctly. 2. Do the following Problem. 22 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide v If the sleep (standby) status indicator is blank. Solution: 1. Problem: Missing, discolored, or bright dots...
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...is not displayed on the task bar and the AC power indicator does not light up . If the above step is short. -orThe battery cannot be active. Solution: For details, see the Setup Instructions manual included in Access Help Problem: The computer does not operate with a ...fully charged battery. AC adapter problems Problem: The AC adapter is connected to reset the protector; Solution: 1. Make sure that the connection of your computer ...
...is not displayed on the task bar and the AC power indicator does not light up . If the above step is short. -orThe battery cannot be active. Solution: For details, see the Setup Instructions manual included in Access Help Problem: The computer does not operate with a ...fully charged battery. AC adapter problems Problem: The AC adapter is connected to reset the protector; Solution: 1. Make sure that the connection of your computer ...
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Unlock the battery latch by sliding it to the left 1 . To replace the battery, do the following: 1. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3. Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Then, remove the battery 2 . 1 2 4. Then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2. Chapter 5. Install a fully charged battery. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 33 Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the battery Important: Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing the battery.
Unlock the battery latch by sliding it to the left 1 . To replace the battery, do the following: 1. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3. Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Then, remove the battery 2 . 1 2 4. Then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2. Chapter 5. Install a fully charged battery. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 33 Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the battery Important: Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing the battery.
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... the HDD only if you are not included on an optional drive. 34 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Slide the battery latch to the computer. You can purchase a new HDD from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Turn the computer over again. The connectors and slot of these drives...
... the HDD only if you are not included on an optional drive. 34 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Slide the battery latch to the computer. You can purchase a new HDD from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Turn the computer over again. The connectors and slot of these drives...
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... of the drive. To replace the HDD, do the following: 1. Turn off . Close the computer display, and turn the computer off the computer; Remove the battery. 4. Attention: Handling an HDD v Do not drop the drive or subject it to the cover of data on a soft material, such as cloth, which absorbs...
... of the drive. To replace the HDD, do the following: 1. Turn off . Close the computer display, and turn the computer off the computer; Remove the battery. 4. Attention: Handling an HDD v Do not drop the drive or subject it to the cover of data on a soft material, such as cloth, which absorbs...
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...: 1. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to start the computer. Reinstall the battery. 9. Upgrading and replacing devices 37 This action reduces any static electricity in your computer by your body, which could damage the SO-DIMM. Increasing...capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster. 8. then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 3. Remove the battery. Turn the computer over . 4. You can increase the amount of the SO-DIMM. 2. Chapter 5. Turn off the computer;
...: 1. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to start the computer. Reinstall the battery. 9. Upgrading and replacing devices 37 This action reduces any static electricity in your computer by your body, which could damage the SO-DIMM. Increasing...capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster. 8. then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 3. Remove the battery. Turn the computer over . 4. You can increase the amount of the SO-DIMM. 2. Chapter 5. Turn off the computer;
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Turn on the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the computer. Upgrading and replacing devices 43 Chapter 5. To make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1. Reinstall the battery. 13. The "Installed memory" item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer. ThinkPad SL 500: 3 1 1 1 2 12. Turn the computer over, and reconnect the AC adapter and the cables to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 3.
Turn on the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the computer. Upgrading and replacing devices 43 Chapter 5. To make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1. Reinstall the battery. 13. The "Installed memory" item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer. ThinkPad SL 500: 3 1 1 1 2 12. Turn the computer over, and reconnect the AC adapter and the cables to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 3.
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... Country or Region of Purchase Warranty period Type 2738, 2743, US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, 2746 Australia, and Japan Other Parts and Labor - 1 years Battery pack - 1 year Parts and Labor - 1 years Battery pack - 1 year Types of Warranty Service 3 1 4 1 Types of the replacement. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 53 CRU information and replacement instructions are called Self...
... Country or Region of Purchase Warranty period Type 2738, 2743, US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, 2746 Australia, and Japan Other Parts and Labor - 1 years Battery pack - 1 year Parts and Labor - 1 years Battery pack - 1 year Types of Warranty Service 3 1 4 1 Types of the replacement. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 53 CRU information and replacement instructions are called Self...
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...is typically secured by no more than two screws. then to remove a maximum of CRU are the AC adapter, the power cord, the battery, and the hard drive. If you are responsible for several critical CRUs. Appendix B. Optional-service CRUs can use either of CRU: self-...The Online Hardware Maintenance Manual and Online Videos, available from the Support Web site http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/ site.wss/document.do?lndocid=part-video. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 55 Lenovo notebook computers contain both self-service and optional-service CRUs are secured by more than two ...
...is typically secured by no more than two screws. then to remove a maximum of CRU are the AC adapter, the power cord, the battery, and the hard drive. If you are responsible for several critical CRUs. Appendix B. Optional-service CRUs can use either of CRU: self-...The Online Hardware Maintenance Manual and Online Videos, available from the Support Web site http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/ site.wss/document.do?lndocid=part-video. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 55 Lenovo notebook computers contain both self-service and optional-service CRUs are secured by more than two ...
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...Lenovo. v The Customer Support Center. For the telephone number of CRUs for your country or region, see Chapter 3, Warranty Information in the Safety and Warranty Guide. Service and Setup Troubleshooting Instructions Guide Access Help AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter TrackPoint cap Battery...X X X X Online Hardware Maintenance Manual X X X X X X X X Online Video X X X X X X X X 56 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide The following table provides a list of the Support Center for your machine type, see "Worldwide telephone list" on...
...Lenovo. v The Customer Support Center. For the telephone number of CRUs for your country or region, see Chapter 3, Warranty Information in the Safety and Warranty Guide. Service and Setup Troubleshooting Instructions Guide Access Help AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter TrackPoint cap Battery...X X X X Online Hardware Maintenance Manual X X X X X X X X Online Video X X X X X X X X 56 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide The following table provides a list of the Support Center for your machine type, see "Worldwide telephone list" on...
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... Manager Gauge on the model) Power source (AC adapter) v Sine-wave input at least 10°C (50°F). Nominal voltage: 10.8 V DC - If a ThinkPad 9-Cell Li-Ion Battery is installed, to 95% Heat output v 65 W (222 Btu/hr) maximum or 90 W (307 Btu/hr) maximum (depending on the task bar. Capacity: 4.8 AH...
... Manager Gauge on the model) Power source (AC adapter) v Sine-wave input at least 10°C (50°F). Nominal voltage: 10.8 V DC - If a ThinkPad 9-Cell Li-Ion Battery is installed, to 95% Heat output v 65 W (222 Btu/hr) maximum or 90 W (307 Btu/hr) maximum (depending on the task bar. Capacity: 4.8 AH...
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...of life EEE as applicable throughout the European Union. California Perchlorate Information: Products containing CR (manganese dioxide) lithium coin cell batteries may apply. Notices 65 Perchlorate Material - For additional WEEE information go to countries within the European Union (EU) and ...). Japanese VCCI Class B statement EU WEEE Statements The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) mark applies only to : http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. (1) 4: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und ...
...of life EEE as applicable throughout the European Union. California Perchlorate Information: Products containing CR (manganese dioxide) lithium coin cell batteries may apply. Notices 65 Perchlorate Material - For additional WEEE information go to countries within the European Union (EU) and ...). Japanese VCCI Class B statement EU WEEE Statements The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) mark applies only to : http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. (1) 4: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und ...
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...troubleshooting 26 upgrading 34 help and service 45 hibernation mode troubleshooting 20 I important instructions v important tips 3 K keyboard cleaning 6 troubleshooting 19 L Lenovo Care 2 Lenovo Care button 1, 2 M memory replacing 37 troubleshooting 18 modem connection 4 N negative ions 3 notices 61 electronic emissions 62 EU environmental 65 ...media handling 4 T taking care of your computer 3 tips, important 3 trademarks 69 troubleshooting 10 AC adapter 25 battery 25 computer screen 22 error messages 10 errors without messages 16 fingerprint reader 26 keyboard 19 memory 18 password 18 pointing ...
...troubleshooting 26 upgrading 34 help and service 45 hibernation mode troubleshooting 20 I important instructions v important tips 3 K keyboard cleaning 6 troubleshooting 19 L Lenovo Care 2 Lenovo Care button 1, 2 M memory replacing 37 troubleshooting 18 modem connection 4 N negative ions 3 notices 61 electronic emissions 62 EU environmental 65 ...media handling 4 T taking care of your computer 3 tips, important 3 trademarks 69 troubleshooting 10 AC adapter 25 battery 25 computer screen 22 error messages 10 errors without messages 16 fingerprint reader 26 keyboard 19 memory 18 password 18 pointing ...